Saint-Henri’s Nozy is the kind of small, no-fuss Japanese spot that regulars swear by. Chef Nozomu Takeuchi, originally from Hokkaido, opened this 20-seat neighbourhood restaurant in 2015 with a simple goal: to serve home-style Japanese food—the kind you’d find in kitchens across Japan, not just sushi counters.
The menu leans into teishoku-style meals, where a main dish is served with rice, miso soup, and a rotation of seasonal side dishes. Expect options like chirashi bowls layered with fresh salmon, sweet shrimp, and quail egg, karaage fried chicken that crackles on first bite, and a seafood-packed kaisen don for sashimi lovers. The omakase experience on Friday nights is a standout—an ever-changing, chef’s-choice tasting menu that draws in die-hards.
The decor is simple and intimate, with wooden tables, white walls, and a tiny open kitchen, letting the food take center stage. Sake imports and a short wine list round out the experience, but really, you come to Nozy for the comfort, quality, and care in every dish.
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